The paper-based 676 Tourist Visa differs from the ETA and the e676 in that it can not be applied for online, as it is a paper-based application. However, you can begin the process using the online 676 tourist visa application form.

The paper-based 676 Tourist Visa usually takes approximately 20 days to be processed from the date that it is applied for. However, additional documentation may be required to complete your application which could significantly delay the process.

Visa Bureau strongly advise that you not make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation that your visa is approved.

Eligible Countries

The Australian Visa Bureau's paper-based 676 Tourist Visa application service is currently only open to applicants who are resident in the UK and hold a passport from one of the following countries:

Paper-Based 676 Tourist Visa Eligible Countries

The following passport holders are eligible to apply for a paper-based 676 Tourist Visa with the Australian Visa Bureau, provided they are currently resident in the UK:

Afghanistan

Algeria

Bangladesh

Central African Republic

Chad

China

Colombia

Cote D'Ivoire

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Ethiopia

Faroe Islands

Falkland Islands

Fiji

Gambia

Georgia

Ghana

India

Indonesia

Iran

Israel

Jamaica

Kenya

Lebanon

Mexico

Morocco

Nepal

Nigeria

Pakistan

The Philippines

Russia

Sierra Leone

South Africa

Tanzania

Thailand

Zimbabwe

Visa Conditions

Visitors to Australia must be willing and able to abide by the visa validity and conditions while in Australia. If you do not abide by these conditions, your visa may be cancelled or you may be subject to other penalties.

Paper-based 676 Tourist Visa holders must conduct themselves according to the following rules:

You must not work while in Australia;Note: Voluntary work may be permitted.

You must not study for more than three months while in Australia;Note: if you intend to study for longer than four weeks, you may be required to pass a health examination before starting your course. Some countries are exempt from this examination.

Your visa may be granted with a 'No further stay' condition. If this is the case, you will not be granted any other visa (except for a Protection visa) while you remain in Australia. This condition may be waived in exceptional circumstances; AND

Medical Requirements

In addition to the above visa conditions, if you seek to stay in Australia for more than 6 months, you may also be asked to undergo a chest x-ray and/or medical examination. Your application for a Tourist visa may therefore take longer to process than the usual timeframe of approximately 20 days.

Should you be from a country that the Australian government considers as having a level of risk, there is also the possibility that you will be asked to undergo a chest x-ray and/or medical examination regardless of the length of time you are intending to stay in Australia for.

Additionally, paper-based 676 Tourist Visa applicants who are over the age of 70 are required by law to meet the visa's medical requirements. These requirements include:

providing evidence with your application that you have health insurance to cover your stay in Australia.

undergoing a health examination by a certified doctor to prove your fitness for travel to Australia.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in you being illegible for travel to Australia via this visa class.

Proof of Funds

When applying for a paper-based 676 Tourist Visa with a validity of the maximum 12 months, you must have access to sufficient funds to cover your expenses while in Australia. As you will not be eligible for Australian employment, you will be required to display the necessary proof of funds. Examples of this include a personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts or taxation records.